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MSI Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 94identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • RF NP-RF711-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8

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Comparison of GT683-656CS, NP-RF711-S0BDE
172 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053470
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm274 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm3.22 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.6 cm3.78 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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